Weapons Offense in Franklin County, Florida
30 cases (2023-2025) · Franklin County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Weapons offenses in Franklin County result in conviction at extremely high rates—93.3% guilty verdicts with only 3.3% adjudication withheld yield near-total formal convictions. Dismissals never occur (0.0%), far below the statewide 1.4%, reflecting rigid prosecution standards. The minimal withheld rate suggests local judges consistently impose formal adjudication once guilt is found, creating the harshest conviction outcomes shown.
Confinement is intensive: 46.7% receive jail time—the highest share shown—while 43.3% receive prison. Probation is exceptionally long at 1,239 days on average. Public defenders handle 36.7% of cases, the highest rate shown, indicating a low-income defendant population. Few receive diversion or fine-only sentences, leaving most subject to confinement.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Figures cover 30 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.
Outcome Breakdown (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 93.3% of 30 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 30 cases · 2023-2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Breakdown (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2023-2025)
Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 14 | 7.2 months |
| State Prison Facility | 13 | 2.9 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Weapons Offense sentencing in Franklin County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Weapons Offense in Franklin County?
The guilty rate is 93.3% based on 30 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Weapons Offense in Franklin County?
Adjudication is withheld in 3.3% of cases (2023-2025). This is a Florida-specific outcome where the court finds guilt but does not formally convict, allowing the defendant to avoid a conviction record under FL Statute 948.01.
What is the average sentence for Weapons Offense in Franklin County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 1 year, 8 months, with an average fine of $98 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
36.7% of defendants use a public defender, while 10.0% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Counsel Analysis (2023-2025)
Demographics (2023-2025)
Demographic data reflects systemic patterns in the criminal justice system and should not be used to draw conclusions about any racial or ethnic group. Disparities may reflect differences in policing, prosecution, and socioeconomic factors rather than actual crime rates.
| Race | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 23 | 91.3% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14 | 85.7% | 0.0% | 2.6 years |
| 2024 | 5 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 1 year, 7 months |
| 2025 | 11 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 9.7 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Second Degree | 26 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 3 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 1 |
Related Charges in Franklin County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 227 | 27.8% | 7.5% |
| Drug Possession | 210 | 70.5% | 0.0% |
| Traffic Offense | 125 | 43.2% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 53 | 69.8% | 1.9% |
| Resisting Officer | 94 (2023-2025) | 73.4% | 2.1% |
| Trespassing | 77 (2023-2025) | 77.9% | 0.0% |
| Disorderly Conduct | 76 (2023-2025) | 64.5% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 76 (2023-2025) | 77.6% | 2.6% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Weapons Offense in Franklin County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 30 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/weapons-offense/franklin
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Franklin County. "Guilty" includes all cases where the defendant was found guilty. "Adjudication withheld" is a Florida-specific disposition where guilt is found but the court withholds formal adjudication under FL Statute 948.01. "Dismissed" includes all cases dismissed by the court or prosecution.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 30 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com